Marcato Capital Management Lp decreased its stake in Itron Inc (ITRI) by 22.4% based on its latest 2018Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Marcato Capital Management Lp sold 172,000 shares as the company’s stock declined 4.49% while stock markets rallied. The hedge fund held 596,000 shares of the capital goods company at the end of 2018Q4, valued at $28.19M, down from 768,000 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Marcato Capital Management Lp who had been investing in Itron Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $1.90 billion market cap company. The stock increased 1.76% or $0.83 during the last trading session, reaching $47.6. About 266,253 shares traded. Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) has declined 31.36% since April 5, 2018 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 35.73% the S&P500. Some Historical ITRI News: 11/05/2018 – ITRON INC SAYS ANTICIPATED THAT THE QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q WILL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE MAY 15; 21/03/2018 – ltron to Modernize Electric and Water Systems in Northern California with OpenWay® Riva IoT Solution; 04/04/2018 – NORTHWESTERN ENERGY SIGNS CONTRACT WITH ITRON TO MODERNIZE ENER; 21/03/2018 – Itron to Modernize Electric and Water Systems in Northern California with OpenWay® Riva IoT Solution; 21/03/2018 – ITRON – SIGNED A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH CITY OF ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA, TO MODERNIZE ITS ELECTRICITY AND WATER SYSTEMS WITH OPENWAY RIVA IOT SOLUTION; 11/05/2018 – ltron Confirms First Quarter 2018 Results to be Released on May 14, 2018; 22/05/2018 – ltron to Provide Nationwide Smart Grid Solution for Jamaica; 14/03/2018 – ROMANIAN UTILITY SELECTS ITRON’S WATER SOLUTION TO REDUCE WATER LOSS; 14/05/2018 – Itron 1Q Adj EPS 13c; 22/03/2018 – Utilidata and ltron Join Forces to Modernize Electric Grid

Capital Management Associates increased its stake in Mastercard Inc (MA) by 69.13% based on its latest 2018Q4 regulatory filing with the SEC. Capital Management Associates bought 1,635 shares as the company’s stock rose 11.87% with the market. The institutional investor held 4,000 shares of the business services company at the end of 2018Q4, valued at $755,000, up from 2,365 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Capital Management Associates who had been investing in Mastercard Inc for a number of months, seems to be bullish on the $242.84B market cap company. The stock increased 0.28% or $0.65 during the last trading session, reaching $236.71. About 1.35M shares traded. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) has risen 30.43% since April 5, 2018 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 26.06% the S&P500.

Since November 2, 2018, it had 1 buy, and 2 selling transactions for $4.52 million activity. Haythornthwaite Richard sold $959,993 worth of stock or 5,000 shares. $4.04 million worth of Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) shares were sold by McLaughlin Edward Grunde.

Capital Management Associates, which manages about $52.85 million US Long portfolio, decreased its stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) by 5,685 shares to 5,300 shares, valued at $726,000 in 2018Q4, according to the filing. It also reduced its holding in Whirlpool Corp (NYSE:WHR) by 4,250 shares in the quarter, leaving it with 2,600 shares, and cut its stake in General Electric Co (NYSE:GE).

More notable recent Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) news were published by: Seekingalpha.com which released: “Mastercard: When Growth Beats Value – Seeking Alpha” on April 01, 2019, also Fool.com with their article: “Mastercard-Visa Rivalry Heats Up Over Cross-Border Payments – The Motley Fool” published on April 03, 2019, Investorplace.com published: “MasterCard Stock Is A Buy, But Is It A Better Buy Than Its Card Peers? – Investorplace.com” on March 15, 2019. More interesting news about Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) were released by: Globenewswire.com and their article: “Recent Analysis Shows Mastercard, Halliburton, Keysight Technologies, Eli Lilly, Wabash National, and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Market Influences — Renewed Outlook, Key Drivers of Growth – GlobeNewswire” published on March 25, 2019 as well as Seekingalpha.com‘s news article titled: “Hedge Funds Quietly Buying Visa Stock – Here’s Why – Seeking Alpha” with publication date: March 18, 2019.

Investors sentiment increased to 0.99 in 2018 Q4. Its up 0.02, from 0.97 in 2018Q3. It is positive, as 75 investors sold MA shares while 494 reduced holdings. 113 funds opened positions while 453 raised stakes. 806.08 million shares or 9.71% more from 734.72 million shares in 2018Q3 were reported. Roundview Cap Lc reported 27,982 shares. Argent invested in 28,573 shares or 0.63% of the stock. Ironwood Financial Limited Liability Company has 61 shares. Dsc Lp reported 4,566 shares stake. 2,404 were accumulated by Mckinley Carter Wealth Services. Blume Cap Mgmt stated it has 325 shares. Arete Wealth Advisors Ltd Liability Com stated it has 2,680 shares. Gardner Lewis Asset Mgmt Ltd Partnership has invested 1.02% of its portfolio in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA). Coldstream Capital stated it has 2,765 shares or 0.05% of all its holdings. Regent Investment Limited Liability Corporation holds 0.21% or 2,994 shares in its portfolio. Interocean Ltd Liability stated it has 17,066 shares. Cibc Bancorporation Usa has invested 0.05% in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA). Segall Bryant Hamill Limited Liability Company invested in 9,211 shares or 0.03% of the stock. Pictet Asset Mgmt Limited invested in 712,054 shares. The Missouri-based First Heartland Consultants Inc has invested 0.1% in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA).

More notable recent Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) news were published by: Seekingalpha.com which released: “Itron, Inc. 2018 Q3 – Results – Earnings Call Slides – Seeking Alpha” on November 06, 2018, also Nasdaq.com with their article: “Will Itron (ITRI) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report? – Nasdaq” published on February 06, 2019, Nasdaq.com published: “Itron’s (ITRI) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss – Nasdaq” on March 04, 2019. More interesting news about Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) were released by: Businesswire.com and their article: “Itron Named the Leader in Utility Field Area Networking (FAN) – Business Wire” published on March 27, 2019 as well as Businesswire.com‘s news article titled: “Itron Initiates Leadership Succession – Business Wire” with publication date: January 22, 2019.

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.87 in Q4 2018. Its down 0.32, from 1.19 in 2018Q3. It dived, as 24 investors sold ITRI shares while 69 reduced holdings. 24 funds opened positions while 57 raised stakes. 35.68 million shares or 1.88% more from 35.02 million shares in 2018Q3 were reported. Employees Retirement Of Ohio holds 0% or 17,738 shares in its portfolio. Voya Invest Mgmt Ltd Limited Liability Company owns 14,050 shares. Fdx Advsrs owns 0.01% invested in Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) for 5,007 shares. Wells Fargo & Mn reported 30,720 shares. Hsbc Hldgs Public Limited Company reported 5,071 shares. Legal & General Public Limited holds 0% of its portfolio in Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) for 80,194 shares. Geode Cap Mgmt Limited Liability Corp has invested 0.01% in Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI). Maryland-based Proshare Ltd has invested 0% in Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI). Alps, a Colorado-based fund reported 16,467 shares. Walleye Trading Ltd Liability has invested 0% in Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI). Gabelli Funds Ltd Co holds 65,000 shares. Washington Trust Bancshares owns 1,600 shares for 0.01% of their portfolio. Goldman Sachs Grp reported 0% stake. Glenmede Na has 255 shares. State Street has invested 0% of its portfolio in Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI).

Since November 8, 2018, it had 1 insider purchase, and 11 sales for $22.40 million activity. Shares for $19,012 were sold by Ziegler Lynda L.. On Wednesday, November 14 the insider Pruitt Gary E bought $1.06M.

Analysts await Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITRI) to report earnings on May, 13. They expect $0.52 EPS, up 300.00% or $0.39 from last year’s $0.13 per share. ITRI’s profit will be $20.72 million for 22.88 P/E if the $0.52 EPS becomes a reality. After $0.88 actual EPS reported by Itron, Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts -40.91% negative EPS growth.

Marcato Capital Management Lp, which manages about $3.47 billion and $454.27 million US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Rayonier Advanced Matls Inc (NYSE:RYAM) by 68,500 shares to 2.35M shares, valued at $25.01M in 2018Q4, according to the filing.